Best Pop Singers of All Time

The Top Ten
1 Michael Jackson Michael Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson; August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by a propofol and benzodiazepine overdose on June 25, 2009. He donated (at least) a remarkable 500,000,000 dollars to charity. Michael... read more

I voted for MJ because, in my opinion, he is the greatest entertainer to ever live. He is a major inspiration to many people. I think MJ's music, legacy, and dance moves will live on forever.

What he did for the world was absolutely amazing, and we will never get someone like him again.

There's nothing you can't say about this delight. He is the best. He is amazing! I love him so much. A gift from God. He is so sweet. His voice and style are so attractive. An incredible creature!

2 Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. Graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006, Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace the same year. She is best known with her international... read more

She has a pretty amazing voice, way better than Michael Jackson.

3 Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American pop singer. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning... read more

She is a very good singer and really pretty. Music wouldn't be the same without her.

RiRi is an amazing singer. I love her voice. She is my favorite singer out of all the singers today (2010s).

4 Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known by her stage name Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress and an ambassador on one of the most popular companies of now, UNICEF... read more

She sings better than a lot of the people higher on this list, like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. And for your information, Eminem is a hip-hop artist, not pop.

She is inspiring. No wonder she is in 3rd place. She is absolutely the best singer out there!

I didn't want her to be at 19.

She's nice! I like her voice. She deserves to be in the top 10.

5 Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

On the start of her career, she performed at an event called the Lollapalooza Festival during 2007 whereby a record label company Interscope found her due to her performance... read more

Are you kidding me? Have you seen this woman in action? She can sing anything while wearing anything and dancing to anything. She's a show! An empire herself.

Lady Gaga should be number one because she stands up for kids who are bullied, gave her fans a special nickname, and can write her own songs.

Gaga should come first, the best singer in the entire pop industry! I love her. Thank you for appearing in our lives.

6 Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Grammy... read more

Ariana has a beautiful voice and amazing vocal technique. Her songs are really catchy, and many of them have beautiful and touching messages.

The way she cares for her fans, takes care of herself, and stands up for what's right makes me really proud.

Ariana is the most beautiful singer in the world. She is really supportive of her fans and should be in first place. I have always dreamed of being just like her.

What made me like singing was Ariana.

Ariana Grande is one of the best singers ever. Her voice goes so high, and she is just so beautiful. I couldn't think of a better role model. Look how far she's come!

7 Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer... read more

He has a good voice and performs really well. He deserves a much better position on the list, better than the scumbag Bieber.

He should be number 2 after Michael Jackson. He is the best singer right now.

8 Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200... read more

Oh wow, I mean WOW! Whitney is just the best! Amazing vocalist, amazing singer. She's just great! I love her so much and hope she's happy in heaven. R.I.P.

Who in the world would put Whitney Houston 20th? She may be gone, but she's always looking down on all the great souls.

The Voice was and still is the best pop singer in the world. Her personality and voice were the cutest things in the world.

I give love to you, my queen. R.I.P. You will always be missed.

9 Sia Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (born December 18, 1975), referred to mononymously as Sia, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She released her debut album in 1997 but mainly gained mainstream attention in the 2010s... read more

Sia is the best! She composes the best pop songs ever and for all the other pop singers. And she knows how to sing!

10 Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.

One of my all-time favorite artists!

The Contenders
11 Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Swift is best known for writing personal songs and has won 13 Grammy Awards... read more

The artist Taylor Swift should possibly be in first place, but it might be an uneasy decision since there are taste biases that can differ in unexpected ways.

Not always, though.

The way she composes each song is unique and cannot be repeated by anyone else. Her songs are not just songs but stories.

Taylor Swift is basically my wifey. I will never stop listening to her songs when I'm crying, which is basically every day.

12 Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, pianist and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has... read more

I just love his music and his ballads. I love Freddie and George Michael too, but my favorite singer is Seal because his music is so special.

The one I would fall in love with if they all sang to me is Bruno Mars. He is so romantic and emotional.

I mean, what the hell?! Elton wasn't even on the list. He is simply the best.

Elton John is the best pop singer. Why is he way down here?

13 Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada and is Christian. He is the son of author Pattie Mallette... read more

FINALLY, he's actually on a good list! Not gonna lie, his late 2000s/early 2010s songs were his best era for music. And I don't care what you think either.

I like the guy. Why do you guys hate him so much? He has already gone through puberty!

I think he is really cute and can sing really well. I love you, Justin.

14 Demi Lovato Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received her breakthrough role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam... read more
15 Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He sang songs such as The A team and Shape of You. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk.
16 Chester Bennington Chester Charles Bennington (March 20th, 1976 - July 20th, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. Before he was known for Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of post-grunge act Grey Daze who was heavily inspired by Stone... read more
17 Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of the television series American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the US Billboard... read more

An amazing singer who can sing anything, with so many good songs and a great vocal range and tone.

18 Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears, born on December 2, 1981, is an American former singer and actress. She was born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. As a child, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows, such as "The Mickey Mouse Club," before signing with Jive... read more

Britney is so unique and cool. I loved her in the 90s, and I love her now. She's fabulous!

19 Tori Kelly Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly is an American singer, songwriter and record producer who slowly gained recognition after starting to post videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, Kelly auditioned for the singing competition television series American Idol.

Pretty much the best vocalist of this generation with incredible vocal agility, vocal range, and a gorgeous tone. She deserves a much higher rank than 80th.

20 Beyonce Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is an American singer and actress, who started out in the popular pop/r&b girl group Destiny's Child. They had multiple top 5 hits such as "No, No, No", "Say My Name", "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Survivor", "Independent Women", "Bootylicious", and "Jumpin', Jumpin" from... read more

OMG, who even put Beyonce in 23rd place? This is UNACCEPTABLE! She has to be 2nd. No doubt she is the best pop singer of all time alive!

21 Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She influenced a lot of singers such as: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears. She is known as Queen of Pop and at modern pop culture specifically... read more

#7 is too low for Madonna. Behind Paramore? They are not even known outside the US! Everyone knows Madonna's music, whether they like her or not, from Like a Virgin to Like a Prayer to Ray of Light to American Life.

Best-selling female solo artist of all time. This shouldn't even be a debate.

She is the most successful female artist of all time and the queen of pop.

She is the queen. Pop music wouldn't even exist the way it does nowadays if she hadn't been around.

22 Adam Levine Adam Noah Levine is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles pop rock band Maroon 5.

Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album,... read more

He should absolutely have a higher place! He has one of the best voices ever.

Sexiest man alive. And he can sing perfectly.

No one can sing his songs perfectly.

23 Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, known professionally as Enrique Iglesias, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.

Just listen to his voice and try to understand the meaning of his lyrics. You'll realize there isn't a better singer than him in this world. He has the most soothing voice ever.

Almost all his songs have managed to be on top of the charts. He is simply amazing, period.

I don't have much to say. Simply, he is the best. Just listen to his music one time. You'll become addicted to his voice and the amazing lyrics. He is magical.

He is number 1 for all time. No one can sing better than him, including M.J.

24 Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She is best known for songs like "Come & Get It", "Good For You", "Same Old Love", and "It Ain't Me". Selena Gomez's voice is mezzo-soprano but she usually sings in alto. She is best known for her role as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.

A well-respected artist in new wave music and a personal favorite. This artist works hard and has earned a solid reputation in music. Real upbeat and cool - some songs are more stellar than others and very enjoyable.

For a real perspective, just listen to the best of Selena Gomez. If you just want a playlist with good music, you might not need the full range.

Selena is a breath of fresh air. She has a beautiful voice and sings straight from her heart.

She sings well and is so inspiring! She really loves her fans and is such a great singer.

25 Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995 and again from 2009 to 2012. He has also had commercial success as a solo artist.
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